Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 1 marks the start of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

This initiative is led by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). EKU will be joining a growing global effort among colleges and universities, businesses, government agencies, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote online safety awareness.

Our Shared Responsibility
We lead Internet-connected, digital lives. From our desks and homes to on the go, we work, learn and play online. Even when we are not directly connected to the Internet, our critical infrastructure—the vast, worldwide connection of computers, data and websites supporting our everyday lives through financial transactions, transportation systems, healthcare records, emergency response systems, personal communications and more—impacts everyone.

Please stay tuned for more important Cyber Security Awareness information during the month of October. This includes important information posted on the IT Twitter account all aligned to the following themes:

Week 1: October 3-7 Stop.Think.Connect. The Basic Steps to Online Safety and Security

Week 2: October 10-14  From the Break Room to the Boardroom: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity in the Workplace

Week 3: October 17-21  Recognizing and Combating Cybercrime

Week 4: October 24-28  Our Continuously Connected Lives: What's Your Aptitude? 

Week 5: October 31 Building Resilience in Critical Systems